Key Takeaways:
Las Vegas has residential treatment centers for youth in Las Vegas that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week...
Las Vegas Youth Mental Health: Managing Benzodiazepine Paradoxical Reactions
Key Takeaways
Paradoxical reactions to benzodiazepines can trigger agitation, rage, or excitement instead of calmness.
Such adv...
Continuing Care for 15–18-Year-Olds Using Flakka Amid Housing Instability
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Teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 who are using Flakka and are living in unstable housing need ongoing care t...
PTSD Therapy for Adolescents After Exposure to Violent Bath Salts Episodes
Key Takeaways
Bath salts can cause or make PTSD worse in young adults who have violent psychotic episodes.
A structured residen...
Understanding the Link Between Pre-Teen Trauma & Risky Behaviors in Adolescence
Key Takeaways
Trauma experienced in pre-adolescence significantly elevates the likelihood of engaging in dangerous behaviors throu...
Young Adult Addiction Treatment for Opiates: Protecting Liver and Kidney Health
Key Takeaways
Opiate abuse can severely damage the liver and kidneys, making early intervention critical.
Young adult addiction...
The Hidden Signs Pointing to a Need for Pre-Teen Anxiety Treatment
Key Takeaways
Parents may not notice that their pre-teens are having anxiety attacks that they can't see.
Early therapy for anx...
How Specialized Programs Address Youth Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Key Takeaways
If left untreated, youth obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can impact academics, relationships, and overall qualit...
Silver State Behavioral Health Program Addresses Social Isolation in Teens
Key Takeaways
Socially isolated teenagers may feel lonelier, anxious, and depressed, which may lead to dangerous ways of coping.
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Las Vegas Adolescent Mental Health and the Link to Teen Substance Use
Key Takeaways
Teenagers in Las Vegas face higher risks of mental health issues due to increased exposure to drugs and alcohol.
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